Therapists in Astoria, NY

As a licensed mental health counselor, my approach is warm, friendly, and client-centered. I believe that the relationship between the client and the therapist is the most important part of the therapeutic journey. I pride myself on being able to get a good sense of my clients and who they are individually in order to develop a strong therapeutic alliance. I am empathic and validating, but I am also skilled in challenging unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that may be getting in the way of living one's best life.

Maintaining a strong and trusting bond between client and therapist forms the cornerstone of effective therapy. In my practice, I strive to create a secure and welcoming environment where you feel comfortable discussing matters that might be challenging to address elsewhere. My expertise lies in assisting individuals grappling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and concerns about alcohol and substance use. Although my therapeutic approach is tailored to your individual goals, my training is rooted in Relational/Psycho-dynamic, Dialectical Cognitive Behavioral, and Motivational Enhancement Therapies.

I'd like to welcome you to my practice and in taking a risk by reaching out for support. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in the understanding and treatment of perfectionism (self-exploitation, procrastination, burn-out), behavioral addiction (substance use, internet/gaming), difficulties around acculturation, traumatic past experiences, and problems with one’s identity or a sense of belonging. I think of therapy as a wonderful opportunity to examine the habit of your mind and to see if you are 'up to date' with yourself. To learn more about my approach, please visit my website at www.chryskim.com

I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing psychotherapy for adults struggling with emotional distress, relationship and family issues, identity and self-esteem concerns, and life transitions (e.g., illness, separation, loss). Many people seek therapy because they feel stuck or confused, and their usual methods of coping are overwhelmed. I provide a collaborative and safe environment in which you can feel heard and supported while developing new ways of understanding and working through difficulties. My areas of specialty include anxiety and worry, LGBTQIA issues, substance use, perfectionism, identity concerns, and trauma.

I view therapy as a collaborative process in which insight, wisdom and healing arise though a relationship of trust and curiosity. You might feel depressed, anxious, confused, frustrated, stuck or that your life has lost direction. Something in you knows it doesn’t have to be this way and therapy can help. By welcoming and exploring all parts of you, transformation and healing is possible. I value the experience of each individual and tailor my approach to your unique needs in a holistic, non-pathologizing manner.

I am a psychodynamic and cognitive behaviorally oriented, trauma-informed therapist, with over ten years of experience working in the human services field. Through my many years of clinical practice, I have come to specialize in working with clients from diverse and marginalized populations, including veterans, young mothers, members of the LGBTQ+ community, adults with learning disabilities, adolescents, trauma survivors, and adults with severe/persistent mental illness. I believe in the importance of using self-exploration as an instrument to improve one's emotional wellbeing.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of psychological trauma. I offer individual psychotherapy to adults and older adolescents, as well as couples therapy. I have extensive experience working with a broad range of psychological concerns, and my style as a therapist is collaborative, interactive, empathic, and non-judgmental. I view psychotherapy as a vehicle for growth and change, and as a process that must be tailored to each individual's needs and unique identity. I will carefully consider your reasons for seeking therapy and work with you to develop a personalized and holistic treatment plan.

Struggling with past hurts, hang-ups, feel as though barriers from the past are weighing you down? I'm here to listen or guide you towards identifying and developing healthy coping strategies to reduce symptoms brought on by mental health or addictive lifestyles or lost connection spirituality, I will share wisdom that I've learned from life's many journeys, solutions for obstacles which are keeping you, from living a richer, fuller life today. Listen life is for the living You are not what you used to be, nor who you want to be, however you are a new creation under construction RMM

We are surrounded by a story that unwanted feelings are pathological, an illness to be eradicated by taking medication, relentlessly policing thoughts, and consuming a never-ending supply of self-care products and services. Taken alone, that narrative can conceal deeper causes of distress by focusing solely on how well you adjust to and cope with their effects. Lasting relief requires a more holistic approach, one that accurately identifies and addresses the personal, social, and structural barriers that are keeping you stuck.

Are you seeking non-judgmental, engaged and collaborative, solution-focused help? As a gender-conscious, cis male psychotherapist specializing in couples and individual therapy, I use both systemic and psychodynamic thinking to help a patient or couple understand their position(s), roles, and relationships, past and present. I honor self-determination and facilitate self-awareness, so that each person I work with can gain clarity, perspective, and relief.